Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-09
THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
The Sixty.Fifth Annual Commence
nsent-PriZes and Diplomas.

The large hall in the Columbian University
building on 18th street was filled last evening with
| large gathering that listened with much interest
| to the sixty-ffth annual commencement exercises
/ OF the Columbian College. Contrary to the usual
| college custom the students took no part In the
exercises except to receive the prizes, certificates
and diplomas. 1t has been proposed In the coun-
ellis OF the college to do away with the practice of
having orations by graduates at the commence
mentS, but this is matter not yet decided. The
! program last night comprised, besides the music
| that enlivened the exercises, only an address by
| formerly professor at Columbian College, and the
I awarding of prizes, presentation OF certificates
| and diplomas, and the comforting OF degrees.
| REPRESENTATIVE WILSON'S ADDRESS.
| Representative Wilson made an interesting ad-
dress, In which he urged the necessity OF having
educated men to take part In the great political
| movements OF the day. He spoke OF the many
questions arising that require special training to
| cope w1th and the need OF instruction in educa-
tional institutions OF character that fitted the
/ student TO consider these practical questions OF
ane dny IN ms ad1ress MI Wilson made refer
". CorcOran, who has been its munificent patron,
and the audience by It's applause at the mention
OF his name displayed its appreciation Of the good
| deeds OF the venerable philanthropist.
! The president OF the University, DR.. yelling,
awarded the prizes and presented the certificates
| and diplomas.
PRIZES AND DIPLOMAS.
The prizes were awarded as follows: The Enosi-
| MAN gold medal for excellence in debate to Eu-
gene b. Jackson; gold medal given by Prof. Gore,
for proficiency in parliamentary law, Allen j.
HOughtOn.
Certificates for proficiency in various branches
OF study were presented In the collegiate depart
nent TO E. B. Jackson, A. $. Mattingly F. u. seely,
o. A. NJ Mckfmmie, G. L. Wilkinson, g. g. Getty,
c. B. Hudson, j. D. Lincoln, A j. Houghton, V. B.
Jackson o. A. Menocal, w. d. Searle and George
inner, Miss Elizabeth p. Brown, A. B. BlackwoOd,
C. A. DAVIS, L. A Fischer, n. L. King. W. K King,
Diplomas were presented as follows: Collegiate
department-C: B: Hudson, E. B. Jackson, A. S.
Louise Connolly, Bart DAILY, E. P. Lewis H. o.
Chute, F. Z. COOmbs, N j. Fake, Karl McElroy, L.
Wis Fdw' Fl. Booth H IT KimbalI u r 1dayton ton
and Chs Tucker.
DEGREES CONFERRED.
The degree of bachelor OF arts was conferred
upon Chas. b. Hudson, of this city, and DR.. We'll
ling, representing the faculty of the University,
conferred the honorary degree OF Ii. d. upon T. c.
Chamberlain late professor in the scientific school
Oh the Columbian University, and now professor
of geology and president OF the University OF Wis
ConSin.
The reception committee was composed OF the
l I undergI 1a D. w. Ashford E. b.
Jackson, F. H. Seely, G. L. Wilkinson, j. K. hewitt.
V. b. jackson, and W. d. Searle.
The National Rifles.
THEY DECIDE TO ENTER THE COMPETITIVE DRILL AT
CHICAGO.
AT the meeting OF the National Rifles last night
the invitation from the Louisville Legion to the
Rifles TO visit Louisville the oath of June and
take part In competitive drill was declined on ac-
count of the inability OF several members Of the
drill team to leave the city. The company voted
however to enter the competitive drill at Chicago
in October. The resignation OF Lieut.. W. c. Keech,
who Is about TO leave the city, was submitted and
laid on the table. The thanks OF the corps were
voted 10 the drill team for their excellent work In
the National Drill, and il was decided to present
each man with a gold badge, and diamond badge
TO the commanding officer, Lieut.. Manson. A COM
mlttee or the line officers was appointed to select
suitable present for Sergt. Hayes, OF the 3rd
artillery, who coached the company previous TO
the drill, and the executive committee was in
structed to have the pictures OF the members Of
the drill team framed and hung in the armory
library. The question of entering the National
Guards was postponed until the next meeting
FRANK McDermott was elected quartermaster ser
geant, l. b. Mosher eighth corporal, and James ID.
Phillips, or the state Department., an honorary
member.